Greater Boston Hockey Draft League

Wednesday/Thursday Lower Division

Draft League Information

This is a Draft League. In Draft Leagues all players register as individuals, rather than registering an entire team. Players volunteer to be captains, and then select their teams from the pool of registered players. We closely track player statistics, and offer an evaluation skate for new players, providing captains with as much information as possible for them to draft their teams.

This format allows for league-wide parity -- every team should have a comparable group of players -- and is a great way to meet other players in the area, making it perfect for anyone new to Boston. Rosters turn over every season with the draft, so your former teammates will be future opponents, adding to the competition while cutting down on the chippy or dirty play that is widespread in other leagues.

The evaluation skate and draft will be held one week before the season starts (exact dates and times below). All registered players are welcome to attend the draft to meet the other players and watch as the teams are selected.

We are offering both Upper (B Level) and Lower (C-D Level) leagues. This is the info page for the Lower Level League. To check out the Upper Level League, click here.

League Locations & Game Times

Veterans Memorial Rink 570 Somerville Ave, Somerville MA 02143

Simoni Rink - 155 Gore St, Cambridge, MA 02141

Warrior Ice Arena - 90 Guest St, Brighton MA

​Note: This rink will only be used if we get overwhelming interest

Game times: 10:30pm Wednesdays in Somerville and 10pm Thursdays in Cambridge. Times will rotate

Later hours on Wednesdays in Brighton and Thursdays in Somerville are optional times if we get overwhelming interest.

League Dates

Evaluation/Warm-Up Skate:

Winter 2019: Thursday January 10th 2019 @ 9:30pm in Somerville

Draft Party:

Winter 2019: Establishment near Somerville Rink after the draft game on January 10th

Regular Season:

Winter 2019: Wednesday January 16th - Thursday April 4th (12 Games)

Playoffs:

Winter 2019: April 10th, 11th, 17th, and 18th

All teams make the playoffs!

Single elimination

Evaluation/Warm-up Game Info

Winter 2019: Thursday January 10th 2019 @ 9:30pm in Somerville.

Note #1: You must be signed up for the league to play in the evaluation game.

Note #2: Evaluation game is strongly encouraged for new players. Previous league players are welcome to play. Free to participate in this game.

League Fees

Individual Player: $295

​Breakdown: $21-22 per game based on 13 game min and 14 game max

Scheduled Payments: Available for those players who need them at a 10% increased fee, payable in installments. This is a different registration than the standard player registration. For players registered under scheduled payments, your card on file will be automatically charged for each payment on the due date of the payment.

Individual Goalie: $25

Substitute Player: $25

Substitute Goalie: Free

Discounts

NEW!! Early Bird Raffle

Players that have registered and paid in full for a Draft league by Novemeber 30th will be entered in for a raffle to win a free All Black Hockey Stick of their choice (An $89 value). Goalies Excluded